“We always use cast iron pans for our cornbread.” So, what kinds of cornbread and pans do we use? We were talking to a food editor in the South. We only occasionally use cast iron. Most of the time, we… Read More »Different Kinds of Cornbread and Pans to Use
My mother used to make a white gravy with thinly sliced beef that she got in packages in the deli section of the grocery store. It wasn’t a true chipped beef because it was refrigerated, not dried. She served it… Read More »How to Make Biscuits and Gravy
It’s no wonder quick breads are so popular. They are easy, fast—as the name implies, nearly foolproof, versatile, and oh, so good. We commonly know them as sweetened loaves with fruit or nuts, somewhere between yeast breads and cakes in… Read More »All About Baking: Quick Breads
Everyone loves cinnamon rolls. But you never have to make the same sweet rolls twice. By varying the frosting and the filling, you can create an endless variety of sweet rolls. Here we’ll explore some of the ways in which… Read More »How to Make a Thousand Sweet Rolls
Often, we field questions about making great bread. Great bread is a matter of using the right ingredients and the right techniques—there’s no single secret that will make perfect bread. But really great bread is readily attainable. We’ve compiled… Read More »Secrets of Great Breads
Yes, I know you’re busy. Some days you need an easy dessert you can put together that looks good and tastes great—without going to the grocery store. I’ll show you a thousand possibilities. (Do the math; it’s actually much more… Read More »How to Make 1000 Desserts with the Ingredients You Have in Your Kitchen Right Now
My sister-in-law, Carol, served this to me years ago when we were visiting Houston. This is her recipe and very good. Like all things apple, the quality of the apples matter. German apple pancakes are made with an egg batter… Read More »Carol’s German Apple Pancake
This recipe was found on the Nancy’s Kitchen newsletter. While we have modified it somewhat—to reduce the sodium and to further describe the mixing method–this is largely the same recipe. Ingredients For the bread: 1 cup butter 1 1/2… Read More »Indescribably Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
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You can tell that we love cornbread. You can do so much with cornbread. Think of it as an empty easel, adding the flavors and colors that fit your fancy. It helps to understand the types of cornbread. It’s easier… Read More »What Types of Cornbread do You Make?